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Genre: 現代, 耽美 (BL), 黑暗/悲劇, 劇情, 音樂/藝術
Released: 2019

Anime Information & PV

Details

PremiereSummer 2019

Original Work (Author)Natsuki Kizu

DirectorHikaru Yamaguchi

Series CompositionYuniko Ayana

Character DesignMina Oosawa

MusicMichiru

Episodes11 Episodes

Animation StudioLerche

Opening Theme (OP)キヅアト - センチミリメンタル

Ending Theme (ED)まるつけ - ギヴン

GIVEN is a TV anime produced by Lerche, based on the manga by Kizu Natsuki, blending drama, music, romance, and slice-of-life storytelling into one compelling series. Follow the quiet and enigmatic Mafuyu Satou as he crosses paths with passionate guitarist Ritsuka Uenoyama, setting off a journey where music becomes the language of unspoken emotions. Directed by Hikaru Yamaguchi with series composition by Yuniko Ayana, GIVEN delivers a heartfelt narrative that resonates deeply with fans of character-driven stories and authentic musical expression. A must-watch for anyone seeking a moving coming-of-age romance.

Set in a contemporary Japanese high school, this story explores the world of youth, music, and unspoken emotions. Mafuyu Satou is a quiet, withdrawn teenager who carries a guitar with him everywhere, though the instrument holds secrets he has yet to fully confront. His solitary routine takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Ritsuka Uenoyama, a passionate and musically gifted classmate. Through this unlikely connection, Satou is introduced to Uenoyama's bandmates — bassist Haruki Nakayama and drummer Akihiko Kaji — and finds himself drawn into the world of music for the first time. Despite having no experience with the guitar, Satou harbors a deep, almost desperate desire to learn. The story follows these young musicians as bonds begin to form between them, and as Satou slowly inches toward understanding both music and the mysterious past tied to the guitar he holds so dearly.